Proof of Usefulness Report

Terminus: Account-Based Marketing

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+735
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Terminus is a verifiable market leader in Account-Based Marketing (ABM) with significant historical funding (~$170M+) and revenue estimates (~$33M+). While the submission text contained exaggerations (claiming audience is 'everyone' and traction is 'most people'), the underlying business fundamentals are strong. The email domain confirms legitimacy. The score reflects the high real-world utility and established market position of the company, adjusted downward slightly for the low-effort submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+15.3
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+23.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+79.05
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+735

Project Details

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Description
Founded in 2014, terminus is the #1 customer rated account based marketing platform to scale account based programs, align tightly with sales, and drive real revenue results. we have offices on both u.s. coasts, and thousands of customers who are using account-based marketing to drive incredible growth for their organizations.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline